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EWU joins other State Universities in Launching Guaranteed Admissions Program

October 10, 2022 by David Meany

EWU joins other State Universities in Launching Guaranteed Admissions Program

The state of Washington ranks 47th in the nation for participation in four-year public higher education at the undergraduate level for U.S. population ages 20-34, and approximately 40 percent of Washington students do not attend a college after high school. At the same time, employers will create an estimated 373,000 net new jobs in the

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Move-In Reminders from EWU Housing

August 22, 2022

Photo: two male students in "Movers & Shakers" T-shirts pose during Move-In Day

Housing Move-In days are two of our favorite days of the year!

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Overall Wellbeing Tips

August 2, 2022

Overall Wellbeing Tips

 Creating wellbeing goals takes work, practice and repetition.

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Engaging with EWU Alumni Office

June 1, 2022

Engaging with EWU Alumni Office

Gifts for Eagle graduates! Looking for ways to celebrate your graduating Eagle this spring? Consider the gift of ongoing Eagle pride to celebrate their Eagle4Life status.  Create a lasting memory and support future students’ success! Purchase a brick in Showalter’s historic walk. 2022 graduates can purchase a brick for $100 (that’s 50% off!). Customize your

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Exploring Study Abroad

May 27, 2022

Exploring Study Abroad

Studying Abroad can be the most rewarding college experience!

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How to Successfully Live on Campus

May 16, 2022

The sun breaks through a stormy sky over campus

“When students participate and become an active part of their community, they absolutely blossom.”

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A Note from Eagle Family Council Member

March 10, 2022

A Note from Eagle Family Council Member

“We all need a little help sometimes and as EWU parents, I hope to help you at some point.”

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Board Selects Shari McMahan to be EWU’s 27th President

February 24, 2022 by David Meany

Picture: Top of Showalter Hall

The EWU Board of Trustees (BOT) has unanimously selected Shari McMahan, PhD, to serve as the 27th president of Eastern Washington University. The appointment won’t be official until a contract is negotiated and signed by mid-March. (UPDATE March 17: Board approves McMahan Contract). McMahan is currently the provost and vice president for academic affairs at

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COVID-19 Protection on Campus

February 17, 2022

COVID-19 Protection on Campus

We’ve seen changing recommendations and guidelines. However, some key prevention strategies have remained the same.

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COVID-19 Updates from Interim President May

January 5, 2022

COVID-19 Updates from Interim President May

The goal is to have everyone test and, if necessary, isolate before returning to campus.

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